Sermons on Awake From Sleep:

A New Motivation

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 8, 2004

A "Dog eats dog" Kingdom or a Kingdom of Love

Jn 13:31-35: A new motivation Story: The Liberal Prime Minister, William Gladstone, in announcing the death of Princess Alice on 14th December 1878 to the House of Commons, told this touching story. The little daughter of the Princess was seriously ill with diphtheria. And so the doctors told ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

A Barrel A Bottle And A Burden

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 13, 2004

NOTICE THREE THINGS: I. A THIRSTY PROPHET Vs. 7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land.

A BARREL A BOTTLE AND A BURDEN BRO. JIM KEELING 4-7-04 1 KINGS 17:1-24 NOTICE THREE THINGS: I. A THIRSTY PROPHET Vs. 7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land. GOD HAD PROMISED TO SUSTAIN HIM! II. A NEEDY WIDOW Vs.10 So he arose and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The God That Promises Is The God That Performs

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 5, 2005

While Abraham was old he did not consider his own body now dead---Neither the deadness of Sarah’s womb.

This morning talk about--- Where does God want me to be What does God want me to be Where does God want me to be God has a road he wants us to go down---- We’ve taken the wrong exit Like men- afraid to ask directions There are some pot holes- curves- construction Phillipians 3:13-17 Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry - Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself

Contributed by Matthew Cook on May 11, 2005

Outreach - A Church Expense or a Church Investment?

Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself Center Point Baptist Church May 11, 2005 Introduction What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation not long ago are now struggling to survive - or have gone bankrupt. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Cure For The Cancer Of Prejudice Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 28, 2005

This sermon uses Peters vision to examine a cure for prejudice.

(powerpoint with subpoints to the three main points is available upon request) Today’s culture seems to be more attuned to issues of prejudice than perhaps any other time in our history. However; simply being aware of something does not readily present a remedy. Prejudice is very much like a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 11, 2004

To encourage people to be peacemakers

Message #6: BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS Matthew 5:9 I. OUR REPUTATION IS AT STAKE (You shall be called the sons of God) A. Who we belong to-identified as a part of GOD’S family! See John 1:12 & 13:35 B. How we behave-sons = huios-mature son; See Romans 8:14. Illustrated in Mat. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Father

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 21, 2004

The Godly father is observant, compassionate, demonstrative.

The Ideal Father Luke 15:20 INTRO.: The story of the prodigal son gives us a picture of the ideal father. The Father in the story refers to God. Who could be a better father? What is the ideal father like? Verse 20 paints a vivid picture. Let’s look at it. I. The father who is like God always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fingerprints Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

What about the proverbial "smoking gun?" Is there one? One we could point to and erase all doubt. Where’s the DNA, the fingerprints? Today I want us to look at the "fingerprints" that point to the validity of Jesus’ claims and his resurrection.

CSI: Easter 3 of 5 in Series Fingerprints of Jesus INTRODUCTION So far, in our investigation of the resurrection we have looked at Biblical, Medical and Historical evidence. We have also looked at the man himself, Jesus of Nazareth. We studied who man claimed Jesus was and who the bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:30-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Walk Of The Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A short sermon of the Walk of a Christian.

THE WALK OF THE CHRISTIAN 1 John 1:5-10 INTRO: How far can you walk? one block, two? one mile, ten? We used to be a nation of people who walked, but now are a nation dependent upon the automobile. We used to be a church of people who walked with God, but now what are we? Can a Christian have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Vision For The Family Of God

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Jul 8, 2004

This is a sermon for our Family and Friends Day Celebration 2004. I looked at what God for Cornelius and Peter when he brought them together in a supernatural way. I hope it blesses your life.

4 July, 2004 Season after Pentecost Acts 10 A New Vision for the Family of God – What God sees for the Family of God in the 21st Century I. God sees you Cornelius. Generosity Genuineness II. God knows you Cornelius. Sincerity Integrity III. God hears you Cornelius. Petitions Pleas God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Methodist

Ask For It To Rain

Contributed by Gary Mitchell on Jul 30, 2004

This sermon adresses the outpour Of the Holy Ghost in these last days that will bring the church to it’s full potential

Ask For It to Rain Zechariah 10:1----Mark 4:26 I believe it is the desire of God to bring to us the Former and the latter rain together Joel 2:23 - Joel 2:24 (KJV) 23Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come And Follow Me

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 25, 2003

When I have experienced the joy of God’s message, I offer it also to others who need it. But not with tricks or wrong methods, but inviting, attracting, luring and offering, just as God does it.

One evening, a social worker received a telephone call, saying that an old man had a fall on the way, as he went for a walk, and immediately needed help. The social worker called up his colleage, who was a voluntary helper, and asked him to come along. The colleage replied, “Wait a moment. I must ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Catholic

Lessons Of Motherhood

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

Mother’s Day Sermon: A look at the life of Hannah

Lessons Of Motherhood A Look At The Life Of Hannah I Samuel 1:1-2:21 Introduction: Sign indicative of parenthood: "Get out of the way my kid’s got to Pee" Overworked, over stretched, underslept parent who has been trained to squeeze every ounce out of every minute of every ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Lesson 10: What We Believe About The Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE LAW OF FIRST REFERENCE – FIRST MENTION OF THE CHURCH. “I will build my church” (Matt. 16:18) B. WHAT MAKES A GROUP OF CHRISTIANS INTO A CHURCH? 1. Ekklesia: a group of called-out ones. a. Called from their former life. b. Called for a purpose. 2. Definition: A church may be described ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Observing The Ordinances

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 20, 2003

This message deals with both Communion and Baptism.

INTRODUCTION We believe, as a New Testament Church, that there are two ordinances that God gave to the Church to observe. Both of them are mentioned in the text today as being practiced by the first Church at Jerusalem. They are baptism (41) and the Lord’s Supper (42, 46). Likewise we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist